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Oakland University
Rochester,
MI
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate92%
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About Oakland
Oakland University is a public, state university in the suburb of Rochester, Michigan. Oakland was founded in 1957. The college currently enrolls around 17,170 students per year, including 13,771 undergraduates.
Oakland Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into Oakland. The acceptance rate at Oakland is 92%. In 2022, 9,803 out of 10,645 total applicants were accepted.
| Oakland University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 92% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Oakland Campus Tours
Oakland University is located in the town of Rochester, Michigan, in the suburbs of Detroit.
If you want to see Oakland for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take I-75 to Rochester, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Detroit Metropolitan.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Oakland University and Rochester are like without leaving home.
College Info
Oakland Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Oakland is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Oakland is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Oakland SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
Not available
Reading SAT Range
Not available
Oakland Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$26,703
In State$35,197
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$14,694
$23,188
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$11,309
$11,309
Books
$700
$700
Student Life
Wondering what life at Oakland is like? There are approximately 17,170 students enrolled at Oakland, including 13,771 undergraduate students and 3,399 graduate students. 79% percent of students attend school full-time, 96% percent are from MI and 4% percent of students are from other states.
79%
Full Time21%
Part Time96%
In State4%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
17,170
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
92%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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